Dive into the enchanting world of chamber music with Nino Rota's "Chamber Music," a captivating collection of compositions released on July 9, 2021, under the Alpha Classics label. Spanning a little over an hour, this album showcases Rota's mastery in blending classical elegance with a touch of whimsy, offering a diverse range of pieces that will delight and intrigue.
The album opens with the Trio for Flute, Violin, and Piano, a three-movement work that exudes grace and sophistication. Rota's playful side shines through in pieces like "Circus-Valzer" and the two "Valzer sul nome Bach," where he cleverly incorporates Bach's name into the musical fabric. The "Piccola offerta musicale" adds a touch of lightheartedness, while the expansive "Nonetto" for nine instruments showcases Rota's ability to create intricate, multi-layered compositions.
The album also features the Trio for Cello, Clarinet, and Piano, a charming three-movement work that highlights Rota's skill in writing for diverse instrumental combinations. The two Preludes, with their distinct characters, provide a fitting conclusion to this engaging journey through Rota's chamber music repertoire.
Whether you're a longtime fan of Nino Rota or a newcomer to his music, this album offers a delightful exploration of his versatile and inventive compositional style.
Tracks
Trio for Flute, Violin and Piano: I. Allegro ma non troppoNino Rota, Daishin Kashimoto, Emmanuel Pahud, Eric Le Sage
Trio for Flute, Violin and Piano: II. Andante sostenutoNino Rota, Daishin Kashimoto, Emmanuel Pahud, Eric Le Sage
Trio for Flute, Violin and Piano: III. Allegro vivace con spiritoNino Rota, Daishin Kashimoto, Emmanuel Pahud, Eric Le Sage
Valzer sul nome Bach: No. 1, Circus-ValzerNino Rota, Daishin Kashimoto, Emmanuel Pahud, Eric Le Sage
Valzer sul nome Bach: No. 2, Valzer-CarillonNino Rota, Daishin Kashimoto, Emmanuel Pahud, Eric Le Sage
Piccola offerta musicaleNino Rota, Emmanuel Pahud, Paul Meyer, François Meyer, Gilbert Audin, Benoît de Barsony
Nonetto: I. AllegroNino Rota, Daishin Kashimoto, Joaquín Riquelme García, Claudio Bohórquez, Emmanuel Pahud, Paul Meyer, François Meyer, Gilbert Audin, Benoît de Barsony, Olivier Thiery
Nonetto: II. AndanteNino Rota, Daishin Kashimoto, Joaquín Riquelme García, Claudio Bohórquez, Emmanuel Pahud, Paul Meyer, François Meyer, Gilbert Audin, Benoît de Barsony, Olivier Thiery
Nonetto: III. Allegro con spiritoNino Rota, Daishin Kashimoto, Joaquín Riquelme García, Claudio Bohórquez, Emmanuel Pahud, Paul Meyer, François Meyer, Gilbert Audin, Benoît de Barsony, Olivier Thiery
Nonetto: IV. Canzone con variazioni, allegretto calmoNino Rota, Daishin Kashimoto, Joaquín Riquelme García, Claudio Bohórquez, Emmanuel Pahud, Paul Meyer, François Meyer, Gilbert Audin, Benoît de Barsony, Olivier Thiery
Nonetto: V. VivacissimoNino Rota, Daishin Kashimoto, Joaquín Riquelme García, Claudio Bohórquez, Emmanuel Pahud, Paul Meyer, François Meyer, Gilbert Audin, Benoît de Barsony, Olivier Thiery
Trio for Cello, Clarinet and Piano: I. Allegro quasi in 1Nino Rota, Aurélien Pascal, Paul Meyer, Eric Le Sage
Trio for Cello, Clarinet and Piano: II. AndanteNino Rota, Aurélien Pascal, Paul Meyer, Eric Le Sage
Trio for Cello, Clarinet and Piano: III. AllegrissimoNino Rota, Aurélien Pascal, Paul Meyer
Prelude XIII. Andante cantabileNino Rota, Eric Le Sage
Prelude II. Allegro, ma espressivo e delicatoNino Rota, Eric Le Sage
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